The WBG Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career in the World Bank Group. On June 24th, World Bank Group representatives from Human Resources as well as Young Professionals in the program will take your questions live.

How are countries using Development Policy Financing to advance important reforms? Improving the investment climate, strengthening public financial management, and diversifying an economy are just a few examples. Join us in a conversation to discuss these and other issues on this World Bank lending instrument.

Today, across Europe and Central Asia, societies are aging, but people are not necessarily living longer. This demographic trend – caused by a decrease in fertility rates rather than improved longevity – presents both challenges and opportunities for governments, the private sector and individuals alike. Join us on 17 June to hear our distinguished panel share views on how current demographic trends will impact economic growth, fiscal balances, health and long-term care systems, pensions, social welfare and labor markets in countries across Europe and Central Asia.

Sergei ScherbovDeputy Director, World Population Program, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and Director of Demographic Analysis, Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital

Hans Rosling masterfully presents development data to tell stories about past and contemporary economic, social, and environmental changes in the world. Join us on June 8 as Professor Rosling discusses his new challenge in development factfulness and open data.

Rapid economic growth and development has historically required strong, healthy nation states. This lecture will discuss the benefits and limits of cross-border labor mobility in light of this dilemma.

Kaushik BasuSenior Vice President and Chief Economist, World Bank Group